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1978 BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON
Starts from the median asking price of 23 comparable BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON listings ($194,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -2,986 hr vs comps +6.0%
- Engine time -517 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Market supply: 33 for sale of 775 FAA-registered +0.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,355 hrs |
| Engine time | 413 STOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales proudly presents this unique B55 to market. This is an extremely low time airframe and one of the later serial number Baby Barons to be produced, as 1984 was the last year of production. The aircraft can be flown as is, or it represents an opportunity to upgrade a clean, low time airplane with avionics and customize to desires. Dual instruction, export and worldwide delivery are available. All trades considered. Call Steve Feldman at AirplanesUSA! (847) 331-3133 or (650) 400-8275 1350 Hours since New Complete, Original and Continuous logs 2 Inadvertent landing gear retractions on landing roll (One in 1981, and another in 1986) Extended Range Fuel Tanks (136 gallons useable) 3 of 4 Fuel Bladders replaced in 2023 Cabin Heater Overhauled (Annual inspection per AD no longer required) Dual yokes Right side rudder pedals and toe brakes Propeller and Windshield Alcohol Deicing System Large Baggage Door Extended Baggage Compartment Always Hangared
Modifications
Left Engine: Continental IO-470-L Serial Number 465197CS 1355 Total Hours since New 413 Hours since Top Overhaul (August 1988) Right Engine: Continental IO-470-L Serial Number 465210CS 1355 Total Hours since New Overhauled March, 1998 (Field Overhaul by IA 133140C) 206 Hours since Major Overhaul Left Prop: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768327 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F72223YS, F72223YS, K95054YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Right Propeller: McCauley 3AE32C75NR Three Blade Constant Speed Propeller 140 Hours since Overhaul Serial Number 768746 Blade Model S82NC-5.5 Blade Serial Numbers F71089YS, F71183YS, K94995YS Alcohol Deice System Overhauled by New Mexico Aircraft Propeller LLC December, 2001 Deice Pads Replaced May, 2023
Avionics
Century IV Autopilot (Altitude and Approach Coupled) Narco CP135 Audio Panel Dual Narco COM120 VHF Comm Radios Narco NAV124 Nav Radio with Glide Slope Narco NAV 122 (without Glide Slope) (Repairable) Narco ADF140 Narco AT 150 Transponder uAVonix Tailbeacon ADS-B Out Marker Beacon Narco 195 DME (INOP) PS Engineering PM1000 Intercom (2 place) Electric Pitch Trim Slaved NSD-360 HSI Datcon Hobbs Meter Quartz Chronometer
How this aircraft compares
Where this BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON lands versus other BEECHCRAFT B55 BARON listings on fyiAero.
Price
43rd pct$160k · 43rd percentile of 23 listings
Airframe time
8th pct1,355 hours total (TTAF) · 8th percentile of 25 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
24th pct413 hours since top overhaul · 24th percentile of 25 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
21st pct206 hours since major overhaul · 21st percentile of 24 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
